Government expenditure on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the past decade, while the financial burden on households for medical treatment has significantly reduced, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The report
Raising concerns over food adulteration and the effectiveness of food safety enforcement in India, the Supreme Court of India has asked the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to explain why a nationwide performance audit of the country's food safety
Telangana Eagle Force SP P. Seetharam Nicotine promotions increasingly targeting youth Collective responsibility needed to curb tobacco use Pledge administered against tobacco consumption Awareness programme held at Kamineni Hospitals on World No Tobacco Day Telangana Eagle Force SP P. Seetharam has cautioned young people against falling prey to the growing
Dr. Narendra BS Lead Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetology, Aster Whitefield Hospital GLP-1 drugs are revolutionary, but require nutritional monitoring and strength training to remain safe and effective, per a doctor. While these drugs are being hailed as 'miracle' shots for weight loss, they come with a complex set of side
A new study has estimated that a single day of extreme heat could lead to approximately 3,400 excess deaths across India, highlighting the growing public health risks associated with rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves. The research, conducted by the India Energy and Climate Center, adapted
Google has unveiled a revamped Google Health app alongside new AI driven health coaching features and Fitbit Air, marking a significant expansion of the company's digital health and wellness ecosystem. The updated Google Health app is designed to serve as a centralized platform where users can
The Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT), a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Innovation based at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam, is a healthcare technology institute focused on health technology assessment, clinical research, regulatory science, and healthcare innovation, has received official approval from the Government of India to
Dr. Bhavya Reddy, Consultant Ophthalmology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Why Chlorine Is Used and What It Does to the Eyes Swimming pools use chlorine as a disinfectant to treat their water and eliminate dangerous microorganisms. The substance functions as a vital component of hygienic practices because it can eliminate bacteria and
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital With rising temperatures across cities like Bengaluru, many people are spending long hours working in hot environments whether outdoors or in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Excessive heat is not just uncomfortable; it can affect both
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